VMCBasic Materials · Building MaterialsThe 24 Wall Street analysts covering Vulcan Materials Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $335 — +32.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 61 of 100 as at 11 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Vulcan Materials Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (95): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Value (26): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
Size (7): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on VMC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +32.5% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Underweight | $305 → $254 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | DA Davidson | Initiates | Buy | $330 |
| 30 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $355 → $350 |
| 30 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 30 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $293 → $300 |
| 8 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $350 → $349 |
| 8 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 8 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $310 → $305 |
| 30 June 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 28 May 2026 | Oppenheimer | Initiates | Perform | — |
| 1 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 30 Apr 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. VMC appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Vulcan Materials Co. returned −15.6% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 18% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Vulcan Materials Co. has a market value of $32.7B and an enterprise value of $37.5B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $8.1B. The latest quarter grew 2.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.1B, a 13.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $8.47.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.0B.
Vulcan Materials Co. spent $800.1M on share buybacks and $264.5M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 29.8×; forward P/E: 23.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.82%, paying out 24% of earnings.
Vulcan Materials Co. employs 11,548 people — $703K of revenue per employee.
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Vulcan Materials reported earnings about 30 days ago, and its stock has risen approximately 1% since that report. The article examines what may come next for the company following the earnings announcement.
Why it matters — VMC watchers would follow this item as it tracks the stock's modest post-earnings movement and considers the outlook after a fresh quarterly report.
Zacks Research examines Vulcan Materials, noting that its pricing strength and infrastructure demand support growth, while a premium valuation, housing weakness, and energy costs pose risks.
Why it matters — A VMC watcher would care because the piece weighs the company's favorable pricing and infrastructure tailwinds against headwinds from valuation, housing, and energy costs that could influence its outlook.
Vulcan Materials beat second-quarter estimates and maintained its 2026 EBITDA outlook, with strong pricing offsetting higher energy costs and weather-related pressures.
Why it matters — A VMC watcher would note that pricing strength enabled the company to top quarterly estimates and hold its full-year profit guidance despite energy inflation and weather headwinds.
Vulcan Materials reported second-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $654 million, roughly in line with the prior-year period. Higher prices and operating efficiencies offset about $40 million in energy-related headwinds.
Why it matters — The result shows Vulcan's pricing power and cost controls held earnings steady despite rising energy costs, a key factor for investors tracking margin resilience.
Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Vulcan Materials Company's (VMC) Q2 2026 earnings call.
Why it matters — The transcript provides a full record of management's discussion of the company's second-quarter performance and outlook.
The 24 Wall Street analysts covering Vulcan Materials Co. have a median 12-month price target of $335, with estimates ranging from $198 to $365. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 24 analysts covering Vulcan Materials Co., 16 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Vulcan Materials Co. 61 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 11 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 11 Sept 2026, Vulcan Materials Co. ranks 61 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 24 analysts implies +32.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Vulcan Materials Co. 61 out of 100 as at 11 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Vulcan Materials Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for VMC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $198 to $365 over the next 12 months.
Vulcan Materials Co. returned -15.6% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Vulcan Materials Co. is a leading U.S.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 28 Aug 2026): "Vulcan (VMC) Up 1% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?". Vulcan Materials reported earnings about 30 days ago, and its stock has risen approximately 1% since that report. The article examines what may come next for the company following the earnings announcement.
Vulcan Materials Co. is a leading U.S. construction materials company focused on producing and supplying construction aggregates, including crushed stone, sand, and gravel. The company also operates downstream businesses in asphalt and ready-mixed concrete, serving public infrastructure, residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects. Its products support roads, bridges, airports, utilities, and other essential building and maintenance work across major U.S. growth markets. Vulcan Materials Co. is recognized for its large network of quarries, plants, and distribution assets, which gives it a strong role in the materials supply chain for infrastructure development and regional construction activity. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, the company continues to be a key supplier to contractors, builders, and public works customers seeking reliable construction inputs.
CEO Mr. Ronnie A. Pruitt · 11,548 employees · United States · https://www.vulcanmaterials.com
